Methodology: PCR followed by Sequence Specific Oligonucleotide Probes
Specimen Requirements:
Preferred Specimen(s)
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Alternative Specimen(s)
Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (pink-top), EDTA (royal blue-top) or sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
Minimum Volume
3 mL
Collection Instructions
A separate ACD (yellow-top) or EDTA (lavender-top) tube must be submitted for all HLA testing. If submitted with any other test requiring an ACD or EDTA tube, please submit a separate tube for this test. Do not open tube.
Analytical Time: 9 days
Days Set Up: Monday through Friday
CPT Information:
81382 (X2)
81376 (X2)